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title: "DN758798-Adult Skills Training-EMCCA"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# DN758798-Adult Skills Training-EMCCA

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddd25189-c51d-4cc7-8237-a7ae74186177

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council, representing the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), has completed the awarding phase of a selective procurement process pertaining to the Adult Skills Training provision within the East Midlands. This procurement, conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), focuses on services under the classification of education and training, with call-off contracts offered for specific Lots. The total contract value amounts to £22,413,269.60 GBP, covering an initial period commencing from 1st August 2025, with a potential extension until 31st July 2028. The procurement aimed to secure qualified suppliers for the delivery of Adult Skills and Free Courses for Jobs within the region, concluding the tendering period on 13th April 2025.

This contract provides notable business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the education and training sector. With significant financial allocations per Lot ranging from £100,000 to £650,000, organisations specialising in adult education and vocational training are aptly suited to thrive under this initiative. The procurement process via a DPS encourages competitive offerings and can aid businesses in establishing a robust presence within the public sector training market, fostering both growth and expertise development in the East Midlands.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) conducted a Further Competition via the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), ref: RM6348 Adult Skills and Learning DPS to obtain qualified suppliers to deliver its Adult Skills and Free Courses for Jobs provision across the EMCCA region. The Further Competition awarded call off contracts of between PS100,000-PS650,000 per Lot. Call off contracts are for an initial term of 1 year with an option to extend for a further 2x12months at EMCCAs discretion. The Lots are: Lot 1 - Adult Skills Fund Lot 2 - Free Courses for Jobs Service delivery is required from August 2025. See attached sheet for breakdown of awards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de137f2-a711-4f8d-9352-268564c5ac78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,511,058 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,511,058 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS TRAINING (EAST MIDLANDS; BACK 2 WORK COMPLETE TRAINING; COMMUNITY TRAINING PORTAL; JUST IT TRAINING; LEARNING CURVE GROUP; MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT; ORANGEBOX TRAINING SOLUTIONS; PATHWAY FIRST; THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE; THINK EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 14:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de137f2-a711-4f8d-9352-268564c5ac78
- 19 Aug 2025 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de137f2-a711-4f8d-9352-268564c5ac78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de137f2-a711-4f8d-9352-268564c5ac78
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ce50f87-dc1a-4b8c-aa6e-9db29cff34ee
  Breakdown of amount (including VAT) of award per supplier for Lots 1 & 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e2876c4-eae3-4c49-bc6f-24a2a5c9bb4c
  Summary of contracts awarded for Lot 1 and Lot 2 (ex-VAT)

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